Enrollment
279
Vermont · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Burlington, VT
Edmunds Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Edmunds Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 500282000071
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edmunds Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Vermont median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Vermont schools.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Burlington · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 46.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Edmunds Elementary School has class sizes near the Vermont median. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edmunds Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Burlington, VT.
School address
District: Burlington School District · Vermont
NCES ID 500282000071 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 11.9:1 Vermont avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.9%
vs 27.6% Vermont avg
+70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edmunds Elementary School compares with Vermont and U.S. medians
What stands out at Edmunds Elementary School
Edmunds Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Burlington, Vermont, enrolling 279 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Vermont schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 46.9% of students qualify for free meals, 70% above the Vermont average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 279 puts it in the larger third of Vermont schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 288 scored Vermont schools.
Against 40 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #21.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and African American (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 279 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Burlington School District spends $28,262 per pupil, 48% above the Vermont average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Burlington's public schools, it stands alongside Champlain School (559 students): Edmunds Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.7:1 vs 25.4:1).
Burlington School District also operates Burlington High School (921 students) and Champlain School (559 students) alongside Edmunds Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Edmunds Elementary School compares
Edmunds Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Vermont and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Vermont | Vermont avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.9% | ▲ 70% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 279 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
279
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% above the Vermont average of 27.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 66% in Vermont - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$28,262
per pupil, district-wide
- above Vermont avg of $19,105
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 279 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 51.3%
African American 24.4%
Two or More 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Asian 6.8%
Largest group: White at 51.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Edmunds Elementary School is more mixed than the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Burlington School District, which includes Edmunds Elementary School.
$28,262
Per student
+48%
vs Vermont
Avg $19,105
+70%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 2.7%
State 84.6%
Federal 12.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Edmunds Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Champlain School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edmunds Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lyman C. Hunt Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J. J. Flynn School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edmunds Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Burlington
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Champlain School
Standard public school
559 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
J. J. Flynn School
Standard public school
292 students 9.7:1 students per teacher
C. P. Smith School
Standard public school
255 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Sustainability Academy at Lawrence Barnes
Standard public school
213 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler
Standard public school
201 students 8:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Vermont, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~279 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Edmunds Elementary School
How many students attend Edmunds Elementary School?
Edmunds Elementary School has 279 students enrolled. It is a public school in Burlington, VT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edmunds Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edmunds Elementary School is 12.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edmunds Elementary School?
46.9% of students at Edmunds Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edmunds Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Edmunds Elementary School is White at 51.3% of enrollment, in Burlington, VT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edmunds Elementary School?
Edmunds Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Edmunds Elementary School rank among schools in Burlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Edmunds Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Burlington, VT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Burlington on the city page.
Is Edmunds Elementary School a good school?
Edmunds Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Vermont median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Vermont schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Burlington School District?
Besides Edmunds Elementary School, Burlington School District also operates Burlington High School (921 students), Champlain School (559 students), and Edmunds Middle School (356 students). See the Burlington School District district page for the complete list.
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